Nobody Home

"Nobody Home"
Song

"Nobody Home" is a song on Pink Floyd's album The Wall. In this song, Pink describes his lonely life behind his mental wall. He has no one talk to, and all he has are his possessions. Also, the song had some references to founding Floyd member Syd Barrett. This was the last song written for The Wall album.

The song also has some references to Pink's broken relationship with his adulterous wife. It is played in a manner that is reminiscent of a piano player in a bar.

The line, "Surprise! Surprise, Surprise!" from Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. is used.

Most of the song describes Syd Barrett's general state during 1967, but these lyrics:

I got nicotine stains on my fingers.

I got a silver spoon on a chain.

Got a grand piano to prop up my mortal remains.

are said to be written specifically about Rick Wright, who was going through cocaine addiction at the time.

Personnel

• David Gilmour - bass
• Roger Waters - vocals, synthesizer
• Richard Wright - synthesizer
• Bob Ezrin - piano
• New York Orchestra - strings, brass

References

• Fitch, Vernon. The Pink Floyd Encyclopedia (3rd edition), 2005. ISBN 1-894959-24-8